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Definition:. Parts of Speech:. noun. Anguish. extreme pain. Synonym: Antonym: Pleasure. Suffering. Sounds Like:. The anguish that Thomas felt from the death of his mother was overwhelming and kept him from going to work for a year. Definition:. Parts of Speech:. Adjective. Boisterous.
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Definition: Parts of Speech: noun Anguish extreme pain Synonym: Antonym: Pleasure Suffering Sounds Like: The anguish that Thomas felt from the death of his mother was overwhelming and kept him from going to work for a year.
Definition: Parts of Speech: Adjective Boisterous noisy and rowdy Synonym: Antonym: Loud quiet, calm IMS Cheerleaders are a very boisterous group.
Definition: Parts of Speech: noun Capacity the largest possible amount that can be contained 2. the ability to do something Synonym: Antonym: Volume, effort Sounds Like: The auditorium is filled to capacity. 2. I have the capacity to stay cool in hot places.
Definition: Parts of Speech: Noun Commentary an explanation or interpretation Synonym: Antonym: explanation The President’s speech was followed by a political commentary on the local news channel.
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Continuous without interruption or end Synonym: Antonym: Nonstop, contant Broken Sounds Like: Word used in a sentence The continuous pounding of the hammers from the construction site next door made it impossible for the baby to take a nap.
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Cumulative increasing by adding one thing after another Synonym: Antonym: increasing decreasing Sounds Like: Accept Word used in a sentence The cumulative effect of not studying for any science test all year forced me to attend summer school to remedy the F.
Definition: to burst, explode or release suddenly Parts of Speech: verb Erupt Synonym: Antonym: to blow up Be quiet Sounds Like: Word used in a sentence Vincent was convinced that the pimple on his face was going to erupt and gross out his friends at the lunch table.
Definition: Parts of Speech: Noun Factor a reason or circumstance Synonym: Antonym: part whole Sounds Like: Word used in a sentence One factor that convinced Sheila to take the job was the huge salary.
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Inept without skill, clumsy Synonym: Antonym: unfit skilled Sounds Like: Accept Word used in a sentence Nina was completely inept at cooking a tasty meal.
Definition: to frighten or threaten Parts of Speech: verb Intimidate Synonym: Antonym: scare comfort Sounds Like: Word used in a sentence Tanya always tries to intimidate Nancy before competitions by making fun of her skating ability, tripping her intentionally, and hiding her outfits.
Definition: Parts of Speech: noun Marvel a wonderful thing or an awesome sight Synonym: Antonym: A bore, a muggle a wonder, miracle Sounds Like: Yosemite National Park is a natural marvel that takes people breath away daily ..
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Maximum the highest allowable amount Synonym: Antonym: utmost, limit minimum Sounds Like: Word used in a sentence The maximum number of horses that could fit in the stable was three.
Definition: Parts of Speech: Adjective Painstaking taking a lot of care or trouble; Synonym: Antonym: careful sloppy, careless Dr. Zino performed a painstaking exam of the baby looking for what could be causing his pain and constant crying.
Definition: to hold back from Parts of Speech: verb Restrain Synonym: Antonym: Control unleash Sounds Like: contain Word used in a sentence It was difficult for me to restrain from eating too much at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
Definition: Parts of Speech: adjective Unanimous in complete agreement, everyone agreed Synonym: Antonym: Agreement divided Sounds Like: Word used in a sentence It was a unanimous decision by the students to make summer vacation six months long.